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40 Years Of Ham & Yam: Sister Hazel To Headline 2026 Celebration
SMITHFIELD — The Smithfield community is preparing for a major milestone as the 40th Annual Ham & Yam Festival announces Sister Hazel as this year’s headlining musical act. Known for their feel-good Southern rock sound, Sister Hazel rose to fame with their platinum hit “All For You” and...
The Standard
Grammy nominees have local ties
For consecutive years, eastern North Carolina daughters have attracted attention for their outstanding work, receiving nominations for one of the music industry’s highest honors: a Grammy award. The news is surely no surprise to those who have been following the trajectory of Christie Dashiell, who grew up in Greenville, and Marianna Evans, or “Rapsody,” with roots in Snow Hill. Dashiell is an acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer and faculty member at Howard University. Locals remember her as the progeny of former ECU Director of Jazz Ensembles Carroll Dashiell Jr. She attended Elmhurst Elementary, E.B. Aycock Middle School and J.H. Rose High School, where she was active in choir, orchestra and jazz band. In 2025 she received a Grammy nomination for her vocal jazz album, “Journey in Black.” This year she received the nod for her third album, “We Insist 2025!” in the category of Best Jazz Vocal Album. In a Washington Post feature, Sophia Solana described it as a “revived civil rights album,” saying that Dashiell “sings her resistance.” Announcing the nomination, Howard University posted, “Christie Dashiell stands at the musical crossroads of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, and soul. Known for her improvisational command and her unmistakably rich, clear tone,
The Triangle Tribune
Two Old North State Food Hall vendors expand menu
SELMA, N.C. – Two popular vendors at Old North State Food Hall have expanded and opened two new concepts, Garfield’s Pizza and Wingy’s Home of Flavorful Wings. Building on his success with Mr. Outrageous Burgers & More, owner Marquis Reese launched Garfield’s Pizza offering classic Margaritas and more bold new flavors.
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The pulled pork at this North Carolina kitchen keeps the parking lot busy
Smoke hits first. Then the line. Then the panic that they might sell out before you reach the door. B’s Barbecue in Greenville, North Carolina doesn’t advertise. It doesn’t need to. By mid-morning, cars crowd the lot like a warning sign — get here now or don’t...
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Empty Bowls event to fight hunger in New Bern next month
The Empty Bowls event is set to take place in New Bern next month, offering a unique opportunity to fight hunger one bowl of soup at a time. Tickets are priced at $30 and include two bowls of soup, along with a hand-crafted bowl made by a local artist. Attendees can choose between sit-down and pick-up lunch options. Proceeds from the event will benefit Bank of the Arts and Religious Community Services.
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Winterfeast – A Fabulous Oyster Roast, Shrimp, and Barbeque Foodfest in support of the Tryon Palace Foundation
This year, Molasses Creek, a nationally acclaimed group from Ocracoke, NC, will be performing. For 30 years, Molasses Creek has been delivering high-energy performances and heartfelt songwriting throughout the United States and world. All in attendance will be toe-tapping and dancing!. Winterfeast is the Tryon Palace Foundation’s must popular and...
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Carolina Museum of the Marine announces June 2026 opening date
After years of planning and construction, the Carolina Museum of the Marine has announced its official opening date. Museum leaders revealed Tuesday the facility will open to the public on June 8, 2026. The museum, located in Jacksonville, is nearing completion, with final work focused on assembling exhibits. Officials say...
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Steve Martin's 'The Underpants' brings laughter to New Bern Civic Theatre
"The Underpants," a comedic play adapted by actor and comedian Steve Martin, is set to entertain audiences at the New Bern Civic Theatre. The show, which runs from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 and again from Feb. 6 to 8, is a humorous take on a 1910 German farce centered around an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction.
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Noodles & Company closes Greenville location as chain plans more nationwide shutdowns
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - A restaurant chain in Greenville has permanently shut down, with more locations across the nation set to close this year. Located at 3030 Evans Street, Noodles & Company closed its doors back in December, according to Google Maps. Shortly before it shut down, customers reported seeing...
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Bryan Sanders brings magic to New Bern, supporting the Bike Box Project charity
Magician Bryan Sanders will bring his live magic show, “A Night of Comedy & Magic,” to New Bern later this month, with proceeds benefiting efforts to fight Parkinson’s disease. Sanders, who has been astonishing audiences for more than 15 years, has toured throughout North and South Carolina...
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Front Street Fish Co. to host another free spaghetti dinner in New Bern
A popular community meal is returning to New Bern next month after another successful turnout that served nearly 500 meals. Front Street Fish Company, owned by Trey and Laura McGovern, continues its mission of giving back to the community by hosting free monthly spaghetti dinners. The event has quickly become something their family, team, and neighbors look forward to each month.
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Doris Wallace Named Grand Marshal For Smithfield MLK Jr. Parade
SMITHFIELD — The NAACP Johnston County Branch will host the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Saturday, January 24, in downtown Smithfield. The parade, themed “Urgency Meets Legacy – Living the Dream Today,” begins at 11:00 a.m. The parade route will travel along Market Street...
The Daily Reflector
Donna Davis: Listen to the Musick
Washington musician Adam Musick said he had two dreams in life: One was to play music for a living and the other was to raise food, living off the land. He has done both, and his relaxed performance style and easy-going engagement with audiences convey a comfort in one’s own skin that fulfillment of dreams likely brings. The path that brought him to Washington was circuitous, but Musick describes it as serendipitous. Being a musician with a last name of “Musick,” he’s bound to know a thing or two about happy coincidences. “I grew up in the southwestern part of Virginia, in a little town called Abingdon,” Musick said. “Both of my parents are musicians. Not by profession, although my mom was a professional actress and a singer. My dad was a chiropractor, but they’re very musical people. So I grew up around music.” He remembers getting his first guitar for his ninth birthday. His parents had divorced, but got together to present him an electric guitar and tiny amp. His dad taught him the guitar first and, about two years later, he moved with his mother and sister to Williamsburg, Virginia. He saw his father every other weekend and
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New Kinston Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins to open with giveaways
KINSTON, N.C. (WNCT) — Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins are celebrating their combined grand opening in Kinston on Friday, January 16. The 100 customers in line to visit the combo store in Kinston on Friday will receive free coffee for a year. The stores will open at 8am and are located at 1005 W. New Bern […]